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How to use the word shouldered in a Sentence?

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Military service doesn't just take courage and sacrifice from those in uniform -- they're required from their families, too, beau Biden understands those sacrifices because Beau Biden has made them Beau Biden. When Beau Biden son Beau enlisted in the Army and deployed to Iraq, that burden was shouldered by Beau Biden family as well.

Tammy Duckworth

Found on CNN
3 years ago

Far too often, commercial activities that require large-scale land use change levy tremendous costs that are not considered in cost-benefit analysis because the costs are not shouldered by those profiting, three months ago, pandemics did not feel like an urgent issue, people did not feel vulnerable. Now the Covid-19 pandemic is affecting people -- it's affecting the stock market, their quality of life, their health and their loved ones.

Thomas Gillespie

Found on CNN
4 years ago

The unique approach Ford brings will help build on my administration's approach to responsible management of the state's finances and prudent oversight of taxpayer funds, i look forward to his insights on fiscal and tax policy solutions that will continue growing our economy and bringing much-needed relief to the burden shouldered by New Jersey taxpayers.

Chris Christie

Found on Reuters
8 years ago

I look forward to his insights on fiscal and tax policy solutions that will continue growing our economy and bringing much-needed relief to the burden shouldered by New Jersey taxpayers.

Chris Christie

Found on Reuters
8 years ago

Old age, believe me, is a good and pleasant thing. It is true you are gently shouldered off the stage, but then you are given such a comfortable front stall as spectator.

Johann von Goethe

added by anonymous
14 years ago

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